Bill introduced to permanently impose energy sanctions on Iran by bipartisan group.
Bipartisan Coalition Introduces Bill to Solidify Sanctions on Iran’s Energy Sector
A bipartisan coalition of members of Congress has introduced a bill that would make U.S. sanctions on Iran’s energy sector permanent.
The Solidify Iran Sanctions Act—introduced on May 1 by Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Michelle Steel (R-Calif.), and Susie Lee (D-Nev.)—would make the sanctions under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 permanent; it’s set to expire in 2026.
The Act would eliminate its sunset provision and permit the president to waive sanctions on Iran.
“The Iran Sanctions Act is one of the most important tools in U.S. law to compel Iran to abandon its dangerous and destabilizing behavior,” McCaul, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said in a statement.
“This bill takes the long overdue step of striking the arbitrary sunset from the law so that sanctions will only be lifted if Iran stops its threatening behavior. Iran can’t run out the clock on U.S. law.”
This behavior includes Iran’s support for terrorism, of which it’s the leading state sponsor.
The Solidify Iran Sanctions Act (SISA) has the support of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)—both groups with influence on U.S. policy on Iran.
“The Solidifying Iran Sanction Act is an important bipartisan effort to solidify critical sanctions on the Iranian regime at a time when Tehran is dangerously advancing its nuclear program and targeting U.S. troops,” AIPAC stated.
Maintaining Pressure
“SISA would help to maintain the backbone of sanctions pressure on Iran for its malign conduct. Since 1996 ISA has been a centerpiece of U.S. efforts to choke off funds going to Iran through the energy sector that were fueling the Islamic Republic’s global terrorism and nuclear proliferation,” FDD’s political arm, FDD Action, stated.
“Extending the legislation would send the message to Tehran that the Congress will continue to impose sanctions on Iran until it ceases its nuclear program and stops engaging in terrorism.”
- Iran produces 3 million barrels of oil daily, according to Iran’s oil
The Solidify Iran Sanctions Act is a crucial bipartisan effort to maintain sanctions on Iran’s energy sector. The bill, introduced by Reps. Michael McCaul, Michelle Steel, and Susie Lee, would make the sanctions under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 permanent, eliminating the sunset provision and allowing the president to waive sanctions on Iran. This move is necessary to compel Iran to abandon its dangerous and destabilizing behavior, including its support for terrorism, of which it’s the leading state sponsor.
The Solidify Iran Sanctions Act has the support of influential groups like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. It’s an important step to solidify critical sanctions on the Iranian regime, especially at a time when Tehran is dangerously advancing its nuclear program and targeting U.S. troops.
Extending the legislation would send a clear message to Tehran that Congress will continue to impose sanctions until it ceases its nuclear program and stops engaging in terrorism. Let’s maintain the backbone of sanctions pressure on Iran for its malign conduct.
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